Film Screening: ‘I Am Not the River Jhelum’ (2022)

Friday 14th February, 2025

4:00 pm, Hitchcock Theatre, ArtsOne, QMUL

 

Tongues on Fire in partnership with the QMUL South Asia Forum (SAF) is holding a special screening of the film I Am Not The River Jhelum (2022).

The film shows glimpses of the life of its young protagonist Afeefa living in Kashmir. On the one hand, the film explores the suffocation and trauma experienced by Afeefa in her personal life and, on the other hand, the film evokes the atmosphere of perpetual uncertainty and violence in her context. In following the life of Afeefa, the film traces her growing understanding of the forces at play in Kashmir, India.

The screening will be followed by Q&A with the Director, Prabhash Chandra. The session will be moderated by Dr Toyeba Mushtaq.

The event is free but tickets need to be booked in advance. Register via Eventbrite.